Maruti Suzuki remains the top

Maruti Suzuki India, the leading automobile manufacturer maintained its leadership position in the domestic passenger vehicle market.

French carmaker Renault's entry level car Kwid also made it to the list last month.

According to the latest data from the SIAM-Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Maruti's Alto retained the top position in the top 10 best passenger vehicles. 

The company's compact hatchback Wagon R was the second best-selling model with 14,645 units compared with 12,329 units in the same month last year.

Indian and US trade

President Barack Obama to "look at" export controls to make sure Indian firms have the same access to American technologies as "closest allies".

He expressed the hope that the new year will see India and US deals building new reactors in India.

He said the bilateral trade "is still just a fraction of what it could be" and both countries can do more.